I.Approval of Agenda and Meeting Notes:
The agenda dated December 1, 2009 was approved, and the notes of November 17,
2009 were approved.

II.Discussion/Feedback of Division Reduction
Proposals: The division reduction proposals were distributed to the IPBT
members for their inspection. It was emphasized that the documents were
“proposals”—and not “done deals.” Conversations were engaged relating to the
possibility of making public these materials to the campus and to the
community. It was agreed that the “proposals” should be made available to the
campus; however, to hold off taking it to the community at this present time.
In addition, it was requested that the division deans should submit their list
of the actual classes that will need to be cut.

III.Review of Faculty Positions and Next Steps
and Processes: C. Espinosa-Pieb stated that new faculty will need to be
hired for the 2010 – 11 year in order to meet the “faculty obligation.”

A document was shared that showed the
prioritization of faculty positions—based upon work done last year. This
document will be re-created so that new rankings can be suggested—a project
designed for January 2010. Reviewing previous program reviews was recommended
in preparation for this assignment. It was noted that possible additional
retirement and resignations may affect the placement on this new priority list.

A lengthy discussion occurred to establish
criteria to determine reductions. Such indicators as “core,” “population
served,” “who it is affecting,” and “FTES impact on the entire campus” were
some of the topics explored. The instructional deans that are serving on the
IPBT committee shared their basis for the reduction proposals as their
“division plans” were being reviewed.

IV. Good of the Order:
There will be no IPBT meetings scheduled until the second week of the new
quarter—January 12 at 3:30 PM—Adm. Conf Room—109.